Electrocution is the horribly punnish name for the newest Arts Industria
compilation of music in the same vein as the title. However, apart from the
witty title, the music is anything but a joke. Arts Industria always seems to
be able to assemble the largest and most diverse collection of independently
minded artists into a cohesive package with every release. After just a quick
listen is if fairly evident that not a single track on this album is anything
short of brilliance. From the dark technological mood of Terminal, and the Adi
Newton worship of Diode, to the sardonic lyrics of the Cult of Jester, there is
track after track of unadulterated gems. However, I will be the first to admit
that some of my admiration stems from the personal acquaintance of a large
portion of the bands present on the compilation. This even includes a brief
bias towards Cult of Jester for the appropriated lyrics of mine which were
included on 'Sock Monkey'. All that aside, Arts Industria still remains as one
of the prominent underground electronic labels in the US for constantly
releasing quality material at a price we all can afford.